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Light Based Over The Counter Wrinkle Reduction

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
Use of light based treatment to reduce wrinkles on the body in general or specific anatomical locations depending on the information provided.
Physical State
The device can be hand held or mounted on a support system like a stand or mechanical arm. The device will emit light that can be monochromatic or narrow band or broad band. The light energy may be very low to moderate power levels.
Technical Method
Uses light based energy delivered to and or through the skin to effect change in the tissue that results in the reduction of wrinkles.
Target Area
Mostly intended to be used on the human face, head, and neck.
Regulation Medical Specialty
General and Plastic Surgery
Review Panel
General and Plastic Surgery
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
878.4810
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Eligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

CFR § 878.4810 Laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and in dermatology

§ 878.4810 Laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and in dermatology.

(a) Identification. (1) A carbon dioxide laser for use in general surgery and in dermatology is a laser device intended to cut, destroy, or remove tissue by light energy emitted by carbon dioxide.

(2) An argon laser for use in dermatology is a laser device intended to destroy or coagulate tissue by light energy emitted by argon.

(b) Classification. (1) Class II.

(2) Class I for special laser gas mixtures used as a lasing medium for this class of lasers. The devices subject to this paragraph (b)(2) are exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter, subject to the limitations in § 878.9.

[53 FR 23872, June 24, 1988, as amended at 61 FR 1123, Jan. 16, 1996; 66 FR 38803, July 25, 2001]

Light Based Over The Counter Wrinkle Reduction

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
Use of light based treatment to reduce wrinkles on the body in general or specific anatomical locations depending on the information provided.
Physical State
The device can be hand held or mounted on a support system like a stand or mechanical arm. The device will emit light that can be monochromatic or narrow band or broad band. The light energy may be very low to moderate power levels.
Technical Method
Uses light based energy delivered to and or through the skin to effect change in the tissue that results in the reduction of wrinkles.
Target Area
Mostly intended to be used on the human face, head, and neck.
Regulation Medical Specialty
General and Plastic Surgery
Review Panel
General and Plastic Surgery
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
878.4810
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Eligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

CFR § 878.4810 Laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and in dermatology

§ 878.4810 Laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and in dermatology.

(a) Identification. (1) A carbon dioxide laser for use in general surgery and in dermatology is a laser device intended to cut, destroy, or remove tissue by light energy emitted by carbon dioxide.

(2) An argon laser for use in dermatology is a laser device intended to destroy or coagulate tissue by light energy emitted by argon.

(b) Classification. (1) Class II.

(2) Class I for special laser gas mixtures used as a lasing medium for this class of lasers. The devices subject to this paragraph (b)(2) are exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter, subject to the limitations in § 878.9.

[53 FR 23872, June 24, 1988, as amended at 61 FR 1123, Jan. 16, 1996; 66 FR 38803, July 25, 2001]